Spicy Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Spicy Smoked Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3 pounds ground beef; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers; 3 eggs; 1 large white onion, chopped; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S(R)); 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 hot banana peppers, diced; 2 teaspoons pink salt; 2 teaspoons onion salt; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring; Sauce:; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup tomato-based chile sauce (such as Heinz(R)); 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot(R)); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

cooking spray
3 pounds ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 eggs
1 large white onion, chopped
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S(R))
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 hot banana peppers, diced
2 teaspoons pink salt
2 teaspoons onion salt
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup tomato-based chile sauce (such as Heinz(R))
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot(R))
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
2
Combine ground beef, diced tomatoes, eggs, onion, panko bread crumbs, seasoned salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, hot banana peppers, pink salt, onion salt, garlic salt, paprika, and liquid smoke flavoring in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands. Pack it into the prepared loaf pan, doming the top.
3
Smoke meatloaf for 2 hours, adding wood chips to the drip tray according to manufacturer's instructions.
4
Whisk ketchup, chile sauce, sugar, 1 tablespoon pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red chile pepper, and red pepper flakes together to make sauce.
5
Drain excess grease from meatloaf; spread sauce on top. Return to smoker for 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

1146

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 3 pounds ground beef, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Spicy Smoked Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Smoked Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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